AFC West Roster Rankings: Post-Draft Edition
- Dennis Roberts
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Starter grades only The AFC West remains one of the most top heavy divisions in the NFL, but there’s more separation here than people might expect. After the draft, here’s how each roster stacks up.
1. Denver Broncos - 81 Points
Denver claims the top spot with a strong, balanced roster. Especially in the trenches.
Offense
QB: 6
RB: 6
WR1: 7
WR2: 7
WR3: 5
TE: 3
OL: 9
Defense
DE/EDGE: 7
DT: 7
LB: 5
CB: 8
S: 5
Special Teams
K/P: 6
Why they rank here: An elite offensive line and solid secondary give the Broncos a well rounded roster. With elite top 2 wideouts, there are very few weaknesses.
2. Kansas City Chiefs - 73 Points
The Chiefs remain dangerous, but their overall roster grade shows some cracks.
Offense
QB: 9
RB: 7
WR1: 6
WR2: 4
WR3: 4
TE: 6
OL: 5
Defense
DE/EDGE: 4
DT: 7
LB: 7
CB: 5
S: 4
Special Teams
K/P: 5
Why they rank here: Elite quarterback play carries this team (If Mahomes is back to 100%), but a lack of depth at receiver and inconsistencies on defense bring their total down.
3. Los Angeles Chargers - 68 Points
The Chargers have high end talent, but too many weak spots across the roster.
Offense
QB: 8
RB: 5
WR1: 4
WR2: 5
WR3: 3
TE: 5
OL: 5
Defense
DE/EDGE: 6
DT: 4
LB: 3
CB: 5
S: 7
Special Teams
K/P: 8
Why they rank here: Strong quarterback play and solid safety depth stand out, but weaknesses at receiver and linebacker limit their ceiling.
4. Las Vegas Raiders - 62 Points
Las Vegas rounds out the division with clear strengths, but major gaps. This is still a work in progress perhaps 1-2 years away from the playoffs.
Offense
QB: 6
RB: 6
WR1: 4
WR2: 4
WR3: 3
TE: 9
OL: 6
Defense
DE/EDGE: 5
DT: 3
LB: 5
CB: 5
S: 3
Special Teams
K/P: 3
Why they rank here: An elite tight end leads the offense, but defensive inconsistency and lack of depth across key positions keep them at the bottom.
Final AFC West Rankings
Denver Broncos - 81
Kansas City Chiefs - 73
Los Angeles Chargers - 68
Las Vegas Raiders - 62
Takeaway
Denver comes out on top as the most complete roster, but the Chiefs remain the biggest wildcard due to elite quarterback play. The rest of the division has talent, but too many holes to seriously contend right now.
Can anyone dethrone the Broncos this season? What do you think?
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